Legal Secretary/Paralegal at Partnership Employment

The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 9am-6pm, Monday/Friday Remote, Tuesday-Thursday onsite. Civil litigation experience and degree are a must The Legal Associate will perform administrative tasks and services to support the attorneys, group manager, and the clients to whom they are assigned. The primary focus for this role includes case management, and client communication. Duties/Responsibilities: • Assisting the firm's attorneys in managing a high volume of litigation matters. • Drafting pleadings, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, etc., as needed. • Communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. • Being familiar with each state's rules and regulations as assigned. • Administrative responsibilities such as client intake, organizing, and record keeping. • Assigning new cases to attorneys with proper notations and attachments on file. • Communicating with clients regarding the status of their matters. • Other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with respect to clients, staff and external partners • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Highest ethical standards and professional integrity • Ability to quickly learn state specific legal processes Education/Experience: • Min. 1 year of civil litigation experience (e.g., drafting pleadings and legal research) • Bachelor's degree or related field and/or similar experience • Paralegal certification is a plus • Previous experience with Salesforce and Lexis-Nexis a plus Physical Requirements: This position is located in a multi-floor office building and is conducive to office environment. • The position requires extended periods of sitting, dexterity for typing, and the ability to read print on a monitor. Frequent telephone conversations where hearing and speaking is required. • Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids: Telephone, computer, calculator, printer, facsimile, copier. • Computer Equipment and Software: Desktop computer; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, Zoom, Teams, and Salesforce. • Overall Strength Demands: Must be able to lift up to 5 pounds at a time.